Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Aerospace

Dronamics composite cargo drone performs first flight

The new milestone demonstrates the potential of the company’s Black Swan flagship aircraft to enhance product delivery efficiency.

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The Gill Corp. launches more ergonomic website for composites

An enhanced user experience, whether its complete product information, new search functions or more mobile-friendly usability, is now available to The Gill Corp. customers.

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Automotive

SPE introduces second keynote for ACCE 2023

General Motors’ Jason Coryell will be talking sustainability initiatives in automotive in his presentation, “A Role for Composites in GM’s Vision for Simulation-Driven & Sustainable Material Impact.”  

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Sustainability

Toray subsidiary establishes glass fiber recycling process in Europe

Calculations from SKZ confirm that polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) made with this proprietary recycling process reduces the carbon footprint by 45%.

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ATL/AFP

Kanfit completes production of acceptance test part with AFP

The Ingersoll AFP machine is reported to be the first of its kind in Israel, aiding Kanfit’s R&D venture and strategy to adopt new technologies for composite production.

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NDT

UTComp authors bulletin on fitness-for-service assessment of FRP

Welding Research Council (WRC) Bulletin 601 provides technical background and validation for quantitative nondestructive testing methodology for FRP composite equipment.

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Composites 4.0

Deutsche Aircraft begins final assembly facility construction for D328eco turboprop

In addition to the Industry 4.0 and eco-friendly facility being built at Leipzig/Halle Airport, the composite D328eco, said to be leading the turboprop resurgence, will be built with sustainability in mind.

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GTR celebrates 20 years of composites service to Formula 1

GTR Composites’ highly bespoke composites services, from microcomponents to vehicle assemblies, have made it a key asset for premier F1 racing teams and suppliers, as well as adied the company’s diversification into other end markets.

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Stratasys, Desktop Metal to merge into next-gen AM company

Companies are to combine in an approximately $1.8 billion all-stock transaction, look to deliver industrial polymer, metal, sand and ceramic solutions from design to mass production.

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Space

NASA pursues lunar terrain vehicle services for Artemis missions

NASA is seeking industry proposals before July 10, 2023, for the development and demonstration of a next-gen LTV for crewed and uncrewed exploration of the moon during Artemis missions.

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FRP Rebar

Sireg Geotech fiberglass rebar supports Italian bridge reconstruction

The ETA-certified composite rebar was applied to the bridge’s precast elements for a lightweight, longer-lasting bridge that is also more resistant to corrosive elements.

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People in composites: May 2023

Take a look at this month’s new hires and promotions in the composites industry from Composite Integration, RAMPF Composite Solutions, Plyable and AOC.

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